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IBM Launches z17 Mainframe: A Modern Powerhouse for the AI Era

Runway Debuts Gen-4 Turbo: Faster, Cheaper, Sharper AI Video Generation

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Mcdonald Odijie
April 08, 2025

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IBM Launches z17 Mainframe: A Modern Powerhouse for the AI Era

IBM has launched the z17 mainframe, built for large-scale AI integration. Powered by the Telum II chip, it supports 250+ AI use cases, offers top-tier encryption, and boosts performance by 50% over its predecessor. With 7.5x AI speed and 5.5x better energy efficiency, the z17 bridges traditional IT and modern AI needs. It’ll be available June 8.

Runway Debuts Gen-4 Turbo: Faster, Cheaper, Sharper AI Video Generation

Runway has launched Gen-4 Turbo, its fastest and most affordable AI video model yet. It generates 10-second videos in 30 seconds, making it 5x faster and 50% cheaper than Gen-4. With improved color, motion, and prompt accuracy, it’s ideal for creators seeking speed and quality. Gen-4 Turbo marks a major leap in real-time, generative video, fueling faster, more affordable creative workflows.

Google Allegedly Pays AI Talent to Sit Out a Year Rather Than Join Rivals

Google’s DeepMind is reportedly paying some top AI researchers in the UK to stay inactive for up to 12 months under strict noncompete clauses, aiming to block defections to rivals like OpenAI and Microsoft. While legally valid in the UK, the tactic has sparked frustration among sidelined talent and highlights the intensifying battle for AI expertise — where retaining talent can be as crucial as innovation itself.

Amazon’s Nova Reel AI Can Now Generate Two-Minute Videos

Amazon has upgraded its AI video model, Nova Reel, with version 1.1, now capable of generating two-minute videos with multi-shot storytelling, stylistic consistency, and greater creative control. The update includes a new “Multishot Manual” mode for precise, customizable shots. Originally launched in December 2024, Nova Reel is now a serious contender alongside tools like OpenAI’s Sora and Runway’s Gen-4 Turbo, signaling Amazon’s deeper push into advanced generative video.

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